Vapers may influence smokers to quit lighting up, study says
Could vapers be a good influence on smokers? New research suggests that’s so: Cigarette smokers who spent more time with people who used electronic cigarettes were more likely to try…
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Study: Surgery best treatment for appendicitis, not antibiotics
A person suffering from an appendicitis should receive surgery and not try to treat the condition with antibiotics, a study said. The Stanford University School of Medicine study, published Wednesday…
Love of coffee may be genetic, study says
Coffee’s bitter taste shouldn’t be a selling point. But a genetic variant explains why so many people love the brew, a new study suggests. Bitterness evolved as a natural warning…
Race-, gender-based bullying does more harm than normal bullying
When children are bullied because of their race, gender, religion or disability, it is more harmful than other instances of bullying, a new study said. These findings, which also suggest…
Diabetes drug might also ease heart failure risk
The diabetes drug Farxiga might do double-duty for patients, helping to ward off another killer, heart failure, new research shows. Type 2 diabetics who took Farxiga saw their odds of…
Study finds link between brain activity and depressed mood
Researchers have identified a common pattern of brain activity linked to feelings of low mood, particularly in people who have a tendency toward anxiety. This discovery could help scientists develop…
Calcified eye spots linked to progession of macular degeneration
The composition of calcified nodules in eyes have been linked to the progression of age-related macular degeneration in retinas, according to a study. With AMD one of the most common…
Showerheads may be source of bacteria behind lung infections
You no doubt think that stepping into your shower will wash away dirt and germs, but a new study shows your showerhead might instead dump nasty bacteria on you that…
Soft furniture no cushion against falls for young kids
It’s a scene played out in many homes across America — parents place their baby on a bed or sofa, thinking the child is safe while Mom or Dad slips…
Antibiotics during infancy may increase childhood risk for obesity
Babies who are prescribed antibiotics before they’re 2 years old may be more likely to become obese children, new research suggests. Acid reflux medications may also up the risk, though…
